Big 12 Trombone Conference

Ketcham Wins Big 12/Edwards Competition

We’d like to congratulate Caleb Ketcham, a sophomore from Oklahoma State University, for winning this year’s Big 12/Edwards Bass Trombone Solo Competition. The finals took place at the Eighth Annual Big 12 Trombone Conference, hosted by James Decker and Texas Tech University. Jeriad Wood (University of Texas) and Jeremiah Stones (University of North Texas) were...

Big XII Conference Review

The following post includes a conference review written by James Decker. The Sixth Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference was held January 16 – 18 at Texas Tech University. The Conference’s guest artists were Jim Pugh, internationally acclaimed jazz artist; Debbie Taylor, Principal Trombonist of the New Mexico Symphony; and Brian Allen, jazz artist/composer/arranger. All...

Brian Allen Touring All Over, USA

Brian Allen is preparing for an extended tour that starts in Maryland and ends in Texas. If you happen to be near any of these venues, check him out. You won’t be disappointed. Brian Allen Solo Trombone Recital and Masterclass Tour Towson University Baltimore, MD – 9/30 Harvard University Cambridge, MA – 10/6 Boston University...

Big 12 Trombone Conference with Edwards Prize

The Big 12 Trombone Soloists Competition will be held at the 5th Annual Big 12 Area Trombone Conference at Texas Tech University, January 18 – 20, 2008. http://www.swtromboneconference.com/ The competition is open to All University Students who play Tenor Trombone. First Place Prize: $1,000.00 Gift Certificate towards any Edwards Product. Second Place Prize: Gift Certificate...